HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook
FairPosted for loadMiddlesex County, Massachusetts · .16 KM E. of Rt. 3A · Structure no. L150262D0MUNNBI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 76 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Newhall ST over Water River Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.